Nadia Lopez

Our kids are our future, and it’s crucial they believe it themselves. That’s why Nadia Lopez opened an academic oasis in Brownsville, Brooklyn. Brownsville is one of the most underserved and violent neighbourhoods in New York.  She did this because she believes in every child’s brilliance and capabilities. In this short, energising talk, the founding principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy (and a star of Humans of New York) shares how she helps her scholars envision a brighter future for themselves and their families.

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